Manchester City vs Paris SG Match Preview

Manchester City is ranked at 1st place with nine points and comes after three wins and a loss in four group stage matches played so far. Considering the current situation in the group they could earn a ticket for the next stage in case of a win or even a draw here since they have won both games against Club Brugge KV.

With 15 goals scored they have shown a great offensive side averaging more than three goals per game while managing to score in all the other games except in the previous one against Paris SG where they lost 2-0. In defense, they have conceded a total of seven goals as they failed to keep a clean sheet in each of the four games.

A big problem here will be the absence of De Bruyne who adds up to the absence of Torres in attack while Grealish is also doubtful and might not play.

Paris SG, on the other hand, is ranked at 2nd place with eight points and comes after two wins and two draws over four matches played. They are one of the few teams that are still unbeaten in the UCL and they will try to grab a much-needed win here in order to aim for first place. They have scored a total of 8 goals until now, averaging two goals per game while managing to find the back of the net in each duel, showing a more solid defensive side than their rivals with 5 goals conceded.

The best news for them is that Marquinhos and Kimpembe will be available to play with Ramos, finally,  offering more options in defense. In attack, the super trio Messi-Mbappe-Neymar are expected to play from the start and they will surely be a constant threat for their rivals' defense.

In conclusion, I think Paris SG can manage to cover +1.5 goals Asian handicap here. Manchester City lost the first h2h between them, and here they come with some important absences which could influence the outcome of the game. Paris SG is improving game after game and Messi too is finally clicking so even in case of a loss here I expected it to be a very tight game.